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Criminal justice courses can help you learn about legal systems, law enforcement practices, corrections, and crime prevention strategies. You can build skills in critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and effective communication in high-stress environments. Many courses introduce tools such as case management software, crime mapping technologies, and data analysis programs, that support analyzing crime trends and improving community safety.


Popular Criminal Justice Courses and Certifications


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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Modern and Contemporary Art and Design

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Art History, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Performing Arts, Creativity, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Visual Storytelling, Aesthetics, Electronic Media, Liberal Arts, Media and Communications, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Sensitivity, Multimedia, Storytelling, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Design, Social Studies

    ★ 4.8 (12K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Sungkyunkwan University

    Korean Philosophy Electives

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Music History, Compassion, World Music, Political Sciences, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Classical Music, Empathy, Aesthetics, International Relations, Self-Awareness, Psychology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Liberal Arts, Cultural Sensitivity, Social Justice, Culture, Ancient History

    ★ 4.8 (12) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Teacher and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Social Justice, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Higher Education, Behavior Management, Classroom Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Curriculum Planning, School Psychology, Empowerment, Personal Development, Childhood Education and Development, Program Evaluation, Advocacy, Professional Development, Growth Mindedness, Mindfulness

    ★ 4.7 (970) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • D

    Duke University

    Explainable AI (XAI)

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, Decision Tree Learning, Regression Analysis, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Decision Intelligence, Applied Machine Learning, Generative Model Architectures, Statistical Modeling, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Embeddings, Image Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Scientific Visualization, Deep Learning

    ★ 4.6 (83) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Peking University

    刑法学总论 Criminal Law

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Social Justice, Legal Proceedings, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Adjudication, International Relations, Case Studies, Mitigation

    ★ 3.6 (44) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Claves para la igualdad de género

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Culture, Socioeconomics, Health Equity, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Impact, Diversity Training, Advocacy, Social Work, Cultural Sensitivity, Community Development, Family Law, Community and Social Work, Public Policies

    ★ 4.8 (985) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Alberta

    Famine as Genocide: The Holodomor in Ukraine

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Public History, Social Justice, Legal Research, European History, Social Sciences, Culture, World History, Research, Sociology, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Qualitative Research, Demography, Economics, Political Sciences, Journalism, Media and Communications

    ★ 4.9 (7) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Sustainability Education

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Social Justice, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Programs, Environmental Laws, Policy Analysis, Environmental Regulations, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Socioeconomics, Education and Training, World History, Community Development, Community Organizing, Formal Learning, Curriculum Planning, K-12 pedagogy

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Enhancing education through open opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Educational Materials, Instructional Strategies, Digital pedagogy, Pedagogy, Climate Change Programs, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Course Development, Social Justice, Student-Centred Learning, Sustainable Systems, Cultural Diversity, Advocacy, Policy Development, Intellectual Property

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • T

    The Museum of Modern Art

    Modern Art & Ideas

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Visual Storytelling, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Emotional Intelligence

    ★ 4.8 (6.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Prospectiva jurídica

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Legal Risk, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Research Methodologies, Systems Thinking, Social Sciences, Trend Analysis, Social Justice, AI literacy, Qualitative Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Creativity

    ★ 4.8 (56) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Cambridge

    The Law of England and Wales: An Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Court Systems, Case Law, Civil Law, Legal Proceedings, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Appeals, Litigation and Civil Justice, Political Sciences, Social Justice

    ★ 4.8 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular criminal justice courses

  • Modern and Contemporary Art and Design: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Korean Philosophy Electives: Sungkyunkwan University
  • The Teacher and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL): University of Colorado Boulder
  • Explainable AI (XAI): Duke University
  • 刑法学总论 Criminal Law: Peking University
  • Claves para la igualdad de género: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Famine as Genocide: The Holodomor in Ukraine: University of Alberta
  • Sustainability Education: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Enhancing education through open opportunities: Politecnico di Milano
  • Modern Art & Ideas: The Museum of Modern Art

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